Monasterio de San Martín Pinario
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Monasterio de San Martín Pinario - by Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The monastery of San Martiño Pinario was founded in the 10th century in Santiago de Compostela and extensively rebuilt in the 16th century, making it the second largest in Spain after San Lorenzo de El Escorial; today it operates as a seminary. The architectural highlights include the Baroque façade with four Doric columns, the church façade, and the Cloister of Processions. Inside the chapel, the exceptional double-faced altarpiece, the wood and gilded choir stalls and the ceiling directly above them cannot fail to draw the eye of visitors. There is also a museum of religious arts within the complex.
Access & Transport
The monastery is next to the Cathedral, 1.2km north of the train station. It is 70km to A Coruña on the AP-9 or 30mins by train. Porto is 230km away, across the Portuguese border.
Instructions & Recommendations
There are guided tours in Spanish scheduled at 11h00, 12h30, 16h00 and 17h00. We suggest not visiting the cathedral and monastery back-to-back. Instead, you could take a walk in the Alameda Pak or go to the Museum of the Galician People and then come back later.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Preserves this historic building, part of the city's artistic and architectural heritages
Conclusion
One of Galicia's most impressive monuments, it clearly deserve a visit not just because it is so large (many areas are not open to the public) but on the basis of its impressive façade and spectacular artwork, namely the choir stalls, the ceiling, and the altarpiece. Try to get the guided tour if you understand Spanish well enough
Key positive
Some striking decorative elements
Centrally located and reasonable admission fee
Key negative
Should upgrade curation style and have a more comprehensive website
Suitability
We could not find proper info on accessibility so best to contact management. We think the complex is partially accessible for wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
MONDAY11:00 - 19:00
TUESDAY11:00 - 19:00
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MONDAY15:30 - 19:30
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THURSDAY15:30 - 19:30
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